The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-11-02
PRISON SUNDAY.
Impressive and Interesting Services
by the w. G.. II. u.


by the w. G. II. U.
This being the day set apart for special services
in behalf Of prison reform. it was expected that
something out of the usual order would be offered
to the inmates of this institution. but we venture
to say that none were prepared for the pleasant
surprise which awaited them on entering chapel
Sunday morning.
Scarcely had the inmates taken their seats,
when the side door at which visitors are wont to
enter, swung open, and in filed score or more of
white-ribboned ladies, members of the w. c. 7. u,
among whom were Mesdames g. NJ. Seymour, A.
T. jerks G. E. Clark. E. C. Albert, w. Hathaway
Minnie Butts. Pearl Hanks. of this city. and Miss
Clara A. Holbrook, of st. Paul. They were fol-
lowed by the Rev. j. H. Albert, newly-ap-
pointed chaplain who announced that the SER
vices would he entirely in the hands of the
ladies'"
Services were opened by singing tina doxology
in which the entire audience joined. Mrs. Sey-
mour read the scripture lesson, and was followed
by Mrs. Albert in shert but fervent prayer-the
Lords prayer being repeated in unison by the
ladies of the w. C. T. U. Mss Minnie Butts then
gave recitation, Brock of Ages in an impress
sive and effective manner; Mrs Baker sang Jesus
Knows My Sorrow and was followed in recita-
ton, 1.-THE Last Hymn" by Miss Pearl Hanks, all
of whom commanded the rapt and eager attention
of the whole congregation.
AT the conclusion of these services, Mrs. Sey-
mour introduced Miss Carrie Holbrook. of St
Paul. one of the most indefatigable and faithful
workers of this noble. christian sisterhood. Miss
Holbrook commenced by saying that she had made
no preparation 1--WE are glad of that) for the occa-
inSp m uck1 w 70 bor or Tho
gave us concise but condensed history of the
organization and work of the w. C. T. IT, its
trials and struggles to obta n the mastery of the
demon drink, with gradually increasing success,
dwelling at some length on the branch OF the Or
ganization which has special reference to our
selves-the amel;oratcn OF the condition of the
convict and his ultimate reformation.
During the course Of her address, Miss Holbrook
took occasion to remark that she had read with
much interest number of copies of THE PRISON
MIRROR, and should watch its progress in the
future, adding that the w. C. Il. U. would pray
for its proper guidance, continuance and success
in she iding a ray of ligh upon our darkened
lives
At the conclusion of Mss Holbrook's remarks,
the audience were favored with duet, Ashamed
of Jesus" by Mrs. Seymour and Mrs. Baker. the
prison cnOlr sang our sun and Shleld,' (Mr5.
Tough presiding at the organ) in manner that
we may we'll feel proud of. and the services were
brought to close by the congregation singing 81
will sing of my Redeemer,' and the benediction
by Rev. Albert
1t is safe to say that no more effective services
were held within chapel, and that the good
seed sOwn has taken deep root in many a hereto
fore obstinate heart. which in time will bring
forth good fruit from soil VIII oh otherwise might
have remained worse than barren.
All join in hearty and sincere thanks to the
self-sacraficing ladies who take such an interest
in the welfare. spiritual and moral of the social
Outcasts," and hope, as these services have met
with the approval of the inspectors and other
prison officials, that they I'll favor us with their
Inspiring presence and words OF cheer and hope
often their conven fence will permit